Tag Archives: Indonesia

Evwind, Other renewables

Indonesia to Set Tariff to Promote Solar Power

This would be the second time the government introduced a feed-in tariff for renewable energy. Last year, the government set the feed-in tariff for geothermal energy at between 11 cents and 18 cents, depending on the location. Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo said setting the tariff to promote solar energy would encourage private investors to develop … Continue reading Indonesia to Set Tariff to Promote Solar Power →

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Evwind, Wind Energy

Indonesia to develop wind energy with UNDP

Indonesia will cooperate with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to develop wind power generation projects, aiming to increase the use of renewable source in power generation and reduce carbon emission in the country, local media reported on Tuesday. The joint program between Indonesian science and technology research agency of BPPTand UNDP, called Wind Hybrid … Continue reading Indonesia to develop wind energy with UNDP →

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Evwind, Other renewables

Sukuk to fund an Indonesian solar power project

SGI-Mitabu’s first utility scale solar power project in Indonesia, called the ‘One Solar Watt Per Person programme, requires financing of up to AUS 550 million, which will be structured in compliance with Shari’ah. Mitabu Australia Director Dr M Rusydi confirmed that Sukuk had been employed to fund the programme, which treated it like an infrastructure … Continue reading Sukuk to fund an Indonesian solar power project →

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Evwind, Other renewables

Indonesia Could Repay Its Debt Using Solar Energy

Indonesia is blessed with abundant sources of renewable energy, but experts and activists warn that the government is not doing enough to utilize them. Although harnessing renewable energy — especially solar power — is costly, it can help repay debt and create jobs. In October this year, European Union leaders made a statement requesting Greece … Continue reading Indonesia Could Repay Its Debt Using Solar Energy →

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Evwind, Other renewables

Delivery of Photovoltaic Projects in Indonesia

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Services (PJB Services) of Indonesia today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the delivery of 100 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar power plants in Indonesia in order to address the growing energy demand in the country. “Indonesia has an increasingly urgent need … Continue reading Delivery of Photovoltaic Projects in Indonesia →

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Batteries, Electric Vehicle, Evwind

Indonesia continues to develop Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Indonesia recently reported continues to develop Lithium-Ion batteries for electric vehicles including cars and bus. Growth in Indonesia’s automotive industry lately has increased significantly, also thanks to the 2012 Indonesia Motor Show. This rapid growth has made the Indonesian government increasingly interested in developing electric vehicles. As you know, the electric vehicles can offer better … Continue reading Indonesia continues to develop Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles →

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Evwind, Wind Energy

Indonesia to set prices for wind energy to lure investment

Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry Rudi Rubiandini said that the government expected the new policy would increase the proportion of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix. The Indonesian government is preparing a new pricing regulation for micro-hydro, wind power and solar energy plants as an effort to lure investment in the … Continue reading Indonesia to set prices for wind energy to lure investment →

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Other renewables

Geothermal Energy in the Region – Asia Pacific

  The international demand for geothermal energy is heating up.   Asia Pacific, host to the world’s top producers of geothermal power, is poised to see significant growth as geothermal energy emerges as a viable source of green, reliable and cut-rate power.   While past geothermal usage is minimal, the region is expected to see a boom kindled by the convergence of the following … Continue reading Geothermal Energy in the Region – Asia Pacific →

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